FITNESS TRAIL
You can take the Fitness Trail with you
wherever you go! Whether it be outside in the backyard or at the park. Or in the house. |
TK - K - 1
Run, Skip, or Jog to Each Landmark!
Landmark 1: Arm Stretches (10-12 Seconds Each)
Arm Circles - Forwards and Backwards
Right Arm, then Left Arm Across
Right Arm, then Left Arm Overhead
Standing Trunk Rotation (Show Your Muscles!!)
Landmark 2: Leg Stretches (10-12 Seconds Each)
Legs Out Wide - Stretch to the Left, Down the Middle, and to the Right
Feet Together - Touch Your Toes! (Or go as far as you can, and hang!)
Stand on Tip-Toes and "REACH FOR THE SKY!"
Flamingos
Landmark 3: Run in Place
Go! For 15-20 Seconds
Stop! Take a 15 Second Break!
Go! For 15 Seconds
Landmark 4: Jumping Jacks
3 Sets of 15 Each
If your student struggles with the technique,
have them sound it out in slow motion:
Up! - Hands should be Up and Feet a little wider than shoulder width
Down! - Hands should be Down at side and Feet should be close together
Landmark 5: Balance Beam
Inside? Use a 5-10 foot piece of painters tape
Walk one foot in front of the other with hands out wide
Outside? Find a curb or long straight line
Landmark 6: Square Hops
In the shape of a square, hop!
Each hop is about 2-3 feet apart with feet together.
Hop to the Right, Hop Forward, Hop to the Left, Hop Backwards
Do all 4 Hops, Rest for 10 seconds, Do it Again!
Landmark 1: Arm Stretches (10-12 Seconds Each)
Arm Circles - Forwards and Backwards
Right Arm, then Left Arm Across
Right Arm, then Left Arm Overhead
Standing Trunk Rotation (Show Your Muscles!!)
Landmark 2: Leg Stretches (10-12 Seconds Each)
Legs Out Wide - Stretch to the Left, Down the Middle, and to the Right
Feet Together - Touch Your Toes! (Or go as far as you can, and hang!)
Stand on Tip-Toes and "REACH FOR THE SKY!"
Flamingos
Landmark 3: Run in Place
Go! For 15-20 Seconds
Stop! Take a 15 Second Break!
Go! For 15 Seconds
Landmark 4: Jumping Jacks
3 Sets of 15 Each
If your student struggles with the technique,
have them sound it out in slow motion:
Up! - Hands should be Up and Feet a little wider than shoulder width
Down! - Hands should be Down at side and Feet should be close together
Landmark 5: Balance Beam
Inside? Use a 5-10 foot piece of painters tape
Walk one foot in front of the other with hands out wide
Outside? Find a curb or long straight line
Landmark 6: Square Hops
In the shape of a square, hop!
Each hop is about 2-3 feet apart with feet together.
Hop to the Right, Hop Forward, Hop to the Left, Hop Backwards
Do all 4 Hops, Rest for 10 seconds, Do it Again!